Cumero Fire Update July 8

Start Date: July 5, 2018 Size: Approximately 3,725 acres on Coronado National Forest

Percent Contained: 80%

Cause: Under Investigation

Vegetation: Tall grass and brush

Summary: The Cumero fire burned on Coronado National Forest and Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge into the interior of Mexico. Today the incident received a light rain for the second consecutive day. Firefighters are actively working on mop up, patrolling the perimeter and cooling hot spots. With the fire activity becoming minimal, the incident will transition to a Type 4 organization tomorrow and will be managed by the Nogales Ranger District.

Structures Threatened: Garcia Ranch and Communication Towers

Objectives:

Provide for firefighter and public safety.

Assess holding features and values at risk to develop best possible strategy.

Full suppression

Fire Behavior: Low fire behavior.

Fire Restrictions: Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect on the Coronado National Forest. Please refer to https://firerestrictions.us/ for additional information.